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VALERIE LEUNG vleung@richmond-news com

“It was a complete massacre ”

Richmond resident and gardener Nancy Chen couldn’t describe her community garden plot any other way after she found it entirely dug up two weeks ago.

Chen arrived on Wednesday, May 31 at her flower planter box at Terra Nova Community Gardens to find her flowers, vegetables and plastic sticks stolen. Several other gardeners’ plots had also been vandalized

Chen had grown a variety of pansies at the community garden and even had a small bench made from driftwood in front of it until someone took everything including the soil

“I was sick to my stomach,” she said “It’s been happening every year, but this year has been the worst ”

Despite enjoying gardening in Terra Nova for the past 18 years, Chen considered walking away after this incident

“I was so discouraged that I was not going to plant any more flowers ”

However, Terra Nova’s garden community convinced Chen otherwise Urban Bounty, which manages the city’s community gardens, and other gardeners donated flowers and soil for her to restart

her planter, Chen said

“Everybody is so kind and supportive and it’s just amazing to have found such a community that help each other out ”

Urban Bounty member Grace Augustinowicz described the incident as “heart-

breaking ”

In 2022, five per cent of gardeners at Terra Nova Community Garden reported some thefts from their plot, explained Augustinowicz. However, she noted, there are some gardeners who don’t even report incidents

“You work hard all season to maybe grow that pumpkin or those tomatoes, and then

you return and they’re gone It’s heartbreaking and discouraging,” she said.

Not only have vegetables been stolen in the past year, gardening structures such as tomato stands and plastic domes have also disappeared

Augustinowicz told the Richmond News the community gardens are a public place, therefore, they can’t put up cameras or fences, things that gardeners have requested.

“The public space needs to be accessible at all times, not only by the public but any other community services,” she said “The cameras would be a little bit of an invasion of people’s privacy so it’s a challenge we have, and the city is limited in options to enforce or protect the area besides signs and reporting ”

Petition protesting Steveston housing is a pack of ‘lies’

Dear Editor,

Re: “Petition circulating against Steveston affordable homes,” RichmondNews com, June 12

We live in the Richmond Steveston area. When our family saw the proposal to build low-income housing in the vacant lot at the corner of Railway and Steveston, we were delighted

We were so glad there was a plan to use public resources to provide housing to low-income women and children, who would otherwise be homeless

However, over the past few days, we have encountered a very determined neighbour asking people to sign a petition against this wonderful project

She cited a number of reasons, which are disturbingly false

She says this housing is for addicts, which is a bad idea, because it is across from the

Shut down ‘birthing factories’

Dear Editor,

Re: “Birth tourism lawsuit defendant denies offering medical help,” News, June 1.

I am sick and tired of these birthing factories that have sprung up in Richmond

ship for a minimum of two years of actually living in our country

Sorry, but we have too many people who take advantage of our liberal immigration policy

street from the pub.

This housing isn’t specifically for addicts, so that is a blatant lie

Even if it were for addicts, what is wrong with helping out our fellow citizen?

She says there isn’t enough parking, which ignores the fact that these people are probably too poor to own a car.

She says the transit isn’t adequate There are four bus stops within a two-minute walking distance

She says they should build townhouses instead of apartments Why would we want to house fewer people?

The worse part about these blatant lies is that I have seen so many people signing this petition

I hope more people speak up against this petition to tell the truth

Mina Kaur RICHMOND

What really rankles me is that folks from other parts of the world are trying to jump the queue to become citizens of Canada without any responsibility whatsoever

Your recent article about Pen Chen has left me totally cold.

As far as I’m concerned, any non-Canadian kid that was hatched in Canada, should not automatically be granted Canadian citizen-

Furthermore, anyone who goes through these birthing farms should be advised from day one that any medical expenses, and/or complication costs, will be the responsibility of the parents

In fact, a half-million dollar deposit should do it, so we’re not all on the hook

Egon Frank RICHMOND

Village badly needs hardware

Dear Editor,

Re: “Local hardware stores needed,” Letters, April 27

I have only been a resident of Steveston for 18 months and love this village but I totally agree with a letter in your paper a couple of weeks ago

Send

He suggested we don’t need anymore restaurants or take-outs, but we do need a small hardware or general-typestoreforeveryday needs, from a pack of picture hangers to clothespins.

I also miss a bagel shop

and the availability of real baguettes, not the grocery store kind

I am a senior, without a vehicle

Bonita Johnstone RICHMOND

14 fires deemed ‘suspicious’

MARIA RANTANEN mrantanen@richmond-news com

Fourteen out of 30 fires in April in Richmond were deemed “suspicious.”

Statistics from Richmond Fire-Rescue show there were 12 accidental fires and four fires that couldn’t be determined whether they were suspicious or not

Of the 30 April fires, 18 took place outdoors, while only three were in homes and five in commercial/industrial buildings. There were two vehicle fires in April

In his report to city council, Richmond FireRescue (RFR) chief Jim Wishlove notes there was a wildland fire on Shell Road south of Highway 91 on April 10

The fire started in a makeshift structure that then spread to three trees

Furthermore, there were two hedge fires in Richmond in April.

The first one, on April 27 on Seacoate Road, was first reported as a porch fire, but later it was discovered that a hedge was on fire behind the property.

The second one was on Steveston Highway and turned out to be two hedge fires, considered suspicious by RFR.

These fires caused some minor damage to one building The RCMP brought in its dog

Richmond Fire-Rescue’s monthly fire statistics City of Richmond illustration

team for the investigation

Of the 30 fires in April, the vast majority fell into two fire hall response zones about 20 took place in city centre, the densest area of the city, which is covered by Fire Hall 1 on Gilbert Road and Fire Hall 3 on Cambie Road

In fact, in April, there were no fires in the Hamiltonfirezone,coveredbyFireHall5 Only two fires were reported in east Richmond, on River Road near No 7 Road and on Sidaway Road just north of Blundell Road

The Richmond Fire-Rescue report was being dealt with at this week’s community safety meeting

City of Richmond Notice

Temporary Commercial Use Permit Mobile Food Vendor

The City is in Receipt of a Temporary Commercial Use Permit application for a Mobile Food Vendor to be located at 8460 Steveston Hwy , Richmond, B C

Those persons who consider themselves affected by the proposed food truck location are invited to make written submission to the General Manager, Community Safety at: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C., V6Y 2C1, or by email tobuslic@richmond.ca.

All written submissions received prior to the proposed approval date of June 29, 2023, will be forwarded to the General Manager, Community Safety for consideration.

For more information on the proposed Temporary Commercial Use Permit for a Mobile Food Vendor please visit http://richmond ca/mobilefoodvendor or contact the Business Licence Department at 604-276-4328.

Senior sent to hospital after crash

VIKKI HUI vhui@richmond-news com

A senior visiting Canada was sent to the hospital with lifethreatening injuries after getting hit by a car on Friday morning

The senior was hit by a latemodel domestic pickup truck near Alderbridge and Elmbridge ways on June 9 around 6:45 a m , according to Richmond RCMP

The driver, a 39-year-old Richmond woman, stopped and stayed at the scene, Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dennis Hwang told the Richmond News

Richmond RCMP’s Road Safety Unit is investigating the incident Anyone with information or dashcam footage can contact Richmond RCMP at 604278-1212 and quote file number 2023-17510

Petition circulates against affordable homes

MARIA RANTANEN mrantanen@richmond-news com

An affordable housing project in Steveston for women and children announced just two weeks ago already has its detractors, with someone circulating a petition against it.

The federal government and City of Richmond announced on June 2 the $9 1 million, 25-unit project on city-owned land at Railway Avenue and Steveston Highway

Steveston resident Mina Kaur was surprised when a few days later a woman knocked on her door asking her to sign a petition against it

Having affordable homes in the neighbourhood is an “excellent” idea, Kaur said, especially as the building will house women and children

“Aren’t they the ones who need the most help?” she said, adding without safe housing, it’s harder for people to get back on their feet

“I feel it’s such a smart move,” she said

Kaur was taken aback by the petition telling the woman she

wouldn’t sign it and she was concerned with what she felt was misinformation about the project and mischaracterization of the people it will house

The woman with the petition mentioned issues about parking and the preference for townhouses instead of apartments. But Kaur said, “the thing that was really disturbing was (her) saying it was for drug addicts” While the building will have affordable housing, with rents usually based on people’s income, Kaur said she takes issue with the fact that

poor people are being characterized as addicts

Kaur said she’s lucky to live in a neighbourhood with single-family homes on large lots, many built in the 1970s and 1980s.

Kaur recalls when a community garden was being planned on the greenbelt near her house. At first, she was hesitant as she was worried about parking issues In the end, she said, the gardeners have been respectful and there are no issues with the community garden She equates it to the planned af-

fordable homes whereby long-time residents are resistant to change something she said is “totally unfair.”

The building and applications to live there will be managed by Turning Point Housing Society, city spokesperson Clay Adams told the News It is being designed to be long-term affordable housing

The city is aware of the petition, Adams added, but they haven’t been formally notified of it

The location at Railway Avenue and Steveston Highway was chosen because it is city-owned land The funding from the federal government required projects to go ahead in an “expedited manner,” Adams said, and this lot met that requirement

Furthermore, the location is in a “family-friendly neighbourhood,” he added

The city has received a rezoning application from Boni Maddison Architects to rezone the property The half-acre property is currently zoned for a single-family home

A city-owned property at Steveston Highway and Railway Avenue is earmarked for 25 affordable homes. Google Maps screenshot

Man gets almost 2 years in jail for road rampage

VIKKI HUI vhui@richmond-news com

A man who smashed cars with an oxygen tank during rush hour in Richmond and caused a natural gas leak will be spending 23 months in jail

Kenneth Roy Preece, 56, had pleaded guilty to five charges related to three separate incidents that took place between the summer of 2022 and this spring

Richmond Provincial Court judge Diana Vandor sentenced Preece to the jail term on Wednesday afternoon, telling him that it was “necessary to separate you from society to keep the public safe. Nothing else seems to be working.”

Preece went on a meth-fuelled rampage on July 22, 2022 and

smashed at least eight cars on Steveston Highway outside Ironwood Plaza

He was then sent to the hospital where he threatened to kill five nurses, including a graphic threat to cut them from top to bottom

Six months later, on Jan. 9, 2023, Preece was seen throwing rocks through the windows of a commercial building in Ironwood Plaza and proceeded to crack a gas line during a standoff with police.

“In doing so, you created a lethal risk to everyone and everything in the immediate vicinity,” said Vandor

“You were lucky that you did not cause an explosion and that no one died”

Preece also smashed the windshieldof aparked car this April ‘Lengthy’ jail sentence necessary

In her decision, Vandor acknowledged Preece was a “contributing member of society” as a licensed electrician for most of his life and his criminal record started eight years ago.

“The last decade has been a difficult one for you,” said Vandor, adding Preece struggled with substance abuse and lost his job, his house and, most recently, his mother.

Preece apologized for his actions during the sentencing hearing and told Vandor he wished to spend his time in jail to get to a position where he would not repeat the same kind of behaviour

His early guilty plea was considered a mitigating factor for his sentence, but his “recent, related and significant” criminal record and the fact that he was bound by court orders at the time of the offences and he also endangered many innocent bystanders were aggravating factors.

Vandor decided a “lengthy” jail sentence was necessary to curb Preece’s “escalating” behaviour as he is now “committing random attacks that are all senseless, violent and dangerous to the public”

“Your criminal record demonstrates that you have serious issues managing your anger and tend to react violently to minor provocations,” she said, adding that prior convictions and court orders didn’t stop Preece from reoffending

She was also concerned Preece didn’t make use of mental health resources as directed by another judge who granted him bail in January

“Until and unless the root causes of your offending can be identified and addressed, the community needs to be kept safe,” said Vandor

As well as the jail term, Preece was given a two-year probation including conditions to stay away from Ironwood Plaza, not going to parkades without prior permission and not possessing or consuming alcohol and drugs except with a prescription. He will have to complete any counselling and other programs deemed necessary by his probation officer

Preece is also banned from possessing firearms and other weapons for 10 years following his release from prison, in addition to a lifetime ban for possessing any prohibited firearms or weapons

“Through this sentence, you will have the opportunity to put all of that behind you and enter your 60s with a fresh start,” said Vandor

Preece is currently serving a jail sentence for another conviction and will serve his 23-month sentence after he is done.

Kenneth Roy Preece smashed vehicles with an oxygen tank on Steveston Highway last summer.

A MESSAGE from your MLA

Dear Richmond,

This May, I am proud to celebrate 10 years of dedicated service as your MLA for Richmond North Centre. It continues to be the honour of a lifetime to serve the community and represent you in Victoria. In that spirit, I would like to reflect on the critical issues that have shaped the past legislative session.

This spring, we have confronted significant challenges that demand immediate attention. The healthcare system’s shortcomings, the housing crisis, and the devastating impact of the toxic drug crisis continue to weigh heavily on our community.

As part of the BC United Caucus and as British Columbia’s Official Opposition, we have held the government to account for their promises and actions. We have pressed for improvements in healthcare, emergency services, and housing affordability, but the fight isn’t over We also continue to push for increased public safety on our streets, stronger support for the public education system, and supportive treatment for those suffering from addiction. Our relentless demand for results from the Premier is driven by the goal of achieving better outcomes for all British Columbians because we know that better is possible.

Looking ahead, my commitment to representing you and our community remains steadfast Together, we can create a brighter future by supporting one another, fostering unity, and working toward the common goal of a prosperous and thriving Richmond. My efforts to stand up against discrimination of all types continue. I am proud of the role I played in initiating Anti-Racism Education Day, which has now become Anti-Racism Awareness Week, observed each May.

I extend my deepest appreciation to the constituents of Richmond North Centre for their unwavering support and engagement. Your voices are the driving force behind our efforts, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be your representative in the BC Legislature

From my family to yours, I wish you a safe, enjoyable, and memorable summer.

Sincerely,

MLA Teresa Wat

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Celebrating Ramadan with the Turkish community in Richmond

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Congratulations to Sabrina Bhojani, Principal of the Richmond Jewish Day School on receiving honourable mention at the 2023 Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards

Eleven boxes of ice cream shoplifted

MARIA RANTANEN mrantanen@richmond-news com

Richmond RCMP caught a shoplifter with 11 boxes of ice cream in a one-day sweep targeting retail theft Withoutanymeansofrefrigeration,itcouldhavebeena

“messy ordeal,” said RCMP media spokesperson Cpl Dennis Hwang

On May 16, Richmond RCMP arrested eight people, six who were from Richmond and two from Vancouver, for allegedly shoplifting

One person who was arrested had three outstanding warrants

Those coming to Richmond are primarily coming on public transit, according to the RCMP Police recovered a variety of items in addition to the ice cream, including Tylenol, clothing and alcohol

One person was arrested twice in the span of 20 minutes at two different stores, Hwang explained.

“That is a definitely a repeat customer in our line of work,” he added

The targeted initiative was done by the Richmond RCMP Property Crime Unit who partnered with retailers and theft-prevention officers in various locations throughout Richmond.

If members of the public see something that they’d like to report to police, they can call Richmond RCMP at 604278-1212.

Council flips in favour of bike lane

MARIA RANTANEN mrantanen@richmond-news.com

A three-metre wide bike/pedestrian lane along Steveston Highway will go ahead after all, despite being rejected a few weeks ago by city council

In a 5-4 vote, city council originally rejected a plan to increase the bike/pedestrian lane’s budget by $2 5 million after bids came in higher than expected.

The item was back on the table last week with various alternatives at an extra council meeting.

In the end, city council voted for the original plan of a multi-use pathway, which will eventually extend from Railway Avenue to Shell Road on the south side of Steveston Highway and which has funding from the province and Translink While the vote on Wednesday was once again 5-4, this time it was in favour of the project, with Couns Carol Day, Bill McNulty, Andy Hobbs and Kash Heed voting against it

The vote followed more than two hours of comments from the public, with the majority arguing in favour – including Richmond’s medical health officer Dr Meena Dawar.

“Let’s get on with it,” Dawar told city council, adding the multi-use pathway would be an “important investment into the health and wellness of Richmond residents.”

When the item was voted on a few weeks ago, Coun Laura Gillanders voted against it. This time, she voted in favour,

flipping the decision

Gillanders said her “biggest hiccup” was losing trees along Steveston Highway,

but she felt the “greater good” was building the pathway.

In the previous discussion, there was talk about building the multi-use pathway on Williams Road.

However, funding for the Steveston Highway pathway from TransLink and the province worth $5.5 million wouldn’t have been transferrable to another road, rather, the city would have had to reapply for this funding.

Temporary Commercial Use Permit Seasonal Patio

An application for a Seasonal Patio, in effect between April 1 and October 31, has been received by the City of Richmond from ANG Brunch Ltd., doing business as CORA, at 170 - 11380 Steveston Hwy., Richmond, B C , which requires a Temporary Commercial Use Permit

Those persons who consider themselves affected by the proposed Seasonal Patio application are invited to make written submission to the General Manager, Community Safety at 6911 No 3 Road, Richmond, B C , V6Y 2C1, or by email to buslic@richmond.ca. All written submissions received prior to the proposed approval date of June 29, 2023, will be forwarded to the General Manager, Community Safety for consideration

For more information on Patio Programs please visit https://richmond.ca/ business-development/resources/business-licences/patio htm or contact the Customer Service Section at 604-276-4114 or businesshelp@richmond.ca.

Richmond city council has approved a three-metre-wide bike/pedestrian lane on the south side of Steveston Highway City of Richmond illustration

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Minoru Lakes Park re-opens

VALERIE LEUNG vleung@richmond-news com

After a year of construction, Richmond’s Minoru Lakes Park officially re-opened to the public on Friday

Issues with the lake and surrounding amenities at Minoru Park prompted a $3.1 million renewal project that closed the park in April 2022

The lakes were originally built in the 1970s, but water system failures resulted in poor waterquality,increasedtheuseofpotablewater, frequent maintenance and water leakage, according to the City of Richmond website

A newly constructed and designed pond now includes a cascading waterfall that “introduces oxygen into the captured stormwater runoff from the surrounding area,” reads the website

The deeper pond was designed to improve water quality, reduce water loss and create new habitats for birds, plants and other wildlife species.

New benches, picnic tables, a boardwalk with seating areas, a bridge and more accessible pathways have also been erected in the area around the lake

“For the past four decades, the MinoruLakes Park has been an important and popular loca-

Council requests open call for Oval board

MARIA RANTANEN

mrantanen@richmond-news com

Notice of Council Meeting

Minoru Lakes Park, originally built in the 1970s, underwent $3 1 million in reconstruction City of Richmond photo

tion for residents and visitors to relax and enjoy nature in the middle of our growing city,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie

“The renewal of the lake and park, while necessitated by infrastructure issues, has resulted in an even more inviting location that is welcoming to people of all ages as well as an abundance of flora and fauna.”

Despite the upgrades, one Richmond News reader has voiced her displeasure about the lack of shrubs and shade trees.

Maggie Flintoff told the News the park could use more flowering bushes and benches in the shade for sunny days.

Notice

For the purpose of presenting the 2022 Annual Report

Pursuant to Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter, City of Richmond Council will receive delegations to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the 2022 Annual Report.

Monday, June 26, 2023 • 7:00 p.m. Richmond City Hall Council Chambers 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC

As an alternative to attending the proceedings in-person, you may:

• stream the council meeting online at www.richmond.ca/watchonline

• register to participate remotely or provide comments in advance of the meeting by emailing cityclerk@richmond.ca

Registration to participate remotely is available until 1:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Information on how to register is available on the City website: https://citycouncil.richmond.ca/meetings/phone-participation.htm.

Copies of the 2022 Annual Report are available for public inspection via:

• the City website at www.richmond.ca (City Hall > Finance, Taxes & Utilities > Budgets & Financial Reporting > Annual Reports)

• the City’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/cityofrichmondbc)

• electronic copy by emailing finance@richmond.ca

For more information, please contact Finance Administration at 604-276-4218.

www.richmond.ca

Richmond city council has rejected seven board members of the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation, recommended to be appointed by city staff This includes board chair Dennis Skulsky and other long-time board members

At last week’s city council meeting, the recommendation to vote in these board members was rejected by the majority on city council Coun. Carol Day suggested instead the issue of board members be referred to city staff to look at a public process for finding board members

“I think we’re going to get a lot of interest (in a public callout),” Day told city council

City of Richmond

While the list of recommended directors includes “a lot of talent,” Day said she’d like to open up the opportunity to other people, including young people, to join the board.

Voting against the public process motion were Couns Alexa Loo, Andy Hobbs and Mayor Malcolm Brodie

The Oval Corporation is an arms-length entity owned

by the City

of Richmond

The city is the sole shareholder and its annual general meeting, where board members are elected, is held annually by council Directors who were recommended by city staff, but not endorsed by city council, are Skulsky, Moray Keith, Umendra Mital, Lisa Cowell, Chris Gear, Christine Nesbitt and Wayne Duzita.

Temporary Commercial Use Permit Seasonal Patio

An application for a Seasonal Patio, in effect between April 1 and October 31, has been received by the City of Richmond from Five Roads Brewing Co, doing business as Five Roads - local Eats and Craft Beer, at 130 - 12251 No 1 Rd , Richmond, B.C., which requires a Temporary Commercial Use Permit.

Those persons who consider themselves affected by the proposed Seasonal Patio application are invited to make written submission to the General Manager, Community Safety at 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C., V6Y 2C1, or by email to buslic@richmond.ca. All written submissions received prior to the proposed approval date of June 29, 2023, will be forwarded to the General Manager, Community Safety for consideration

For more information on Patio Programs please visit https://richmond.ca/ business-development/resources/business-licences/patio htm or contact the Customer Service Section at 604-276-4114 or businesshelp@richmond ca

City of Richmond 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 www.richmond.ca

The Oval is owned by the City of Richmond File photo

City of Richmond

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items:

1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10433 (RZ 17-791280)

Location/s: 8180 Heather Street

Applicant/s: 1265028 B.C Ltd. (Xinyu Zhao)

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/A)” zone to permit the property to be subdivided to create two singlefamily lots.

City Contact: Alex Costin 604-276-4200, Planning and Development Division

3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10457 (RZ 20-919143)

Location/s: 7371 No. 4 Road

Applicant/s: Fougere Architecture Inc.

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” zone, to permit development of 19 townhouse units, with vehicle access to General Currie Road.

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier, 604-276-4108, Planning and Development Division

Location/s: 9671 No. 1 Road

Applicant/s: Bradley Dore

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two single-family lots, each with vehicle access from the rear lane.

City Contact: Alex Costin, 604-276-4200, Planning and Development Division

Residential (Stacked Townhouse 1.00 FAR)” to “Neighbourhood Village Centre (Retail and Office with Residential above 4 Storey 1.50 FAR)”, to clarify provision for additional density and building height for new development that includes City owned community amenities in the village centre, and to allow new development on sites with a larger lot area to be considered on a case by case basis, such as the proposed development on the subject site.

Purpose of Zoning Amendment:

To rezone the subject properties from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to a new “Residential/ Limited Commercial (ZMU53) – Neighbourhood Village Centre (Hamilton)” zone, to permit development of a mixed-use development of approximately 186 residential units, in two buildings ranging in height from four-storeys to five-storeys.

City Contact: Sara Badyal, 604-276-4282, Planning and Development Division

Monday, June 19, 2023 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall 6911 No 3 Road, R chmond, BC V6Y 2C1 | www richmond ca

Purpose: To create the “Town Housing (ZT103) – Parking Structure Townhouses (Spires Road – Cook Crescent)” zone, and to rezone the subject site from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Town Housing (ZT103) – Parking Structure

Townhouses (Spires Road – Cook Crescent)” zone, to permit development of 27 townhouse units and seven secondary suites with a common parking structure with access from Spires Road.

City Contact: Edwin Lee, 604-276-4121, Planning and Development Division

mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday except statutory holidays, commencing June 9, 2023 and ending June 19, 2023.

Participating in the Public Hearing process:

• The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public and that attendance may be done inperson or remotely by teleconference. Advanced registration is required for individuals attending remotely and early registration is encouraged. Registration closes at 1:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Information on how to register is available on the City website: http://citycouncil.richmond.ca/ meetings/phone-participation.htm. Please note that advanced registration is not required for in-person attendance and members of the public are welcome to submit written comments in advance of the meeting.

• Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by 4:00 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows:

• By E-mail: cityclerk@richmond.ca

• By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office.

2. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10454 (RZ 21-941625)

Location/s: 10611 and 10751 River Drive

Applicant/s: Fougere Architecture Inc.

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Industrial Storage (IS)” zone to a new “Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR46) – Bridgeport” zone, to permit development of approximately 181 residential units in three buildings ranging in height from four storeys to six-storeys.

City Contact: Sara Badyal, 604-276-4282, Planning and Development Division

4. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10447 (RZ 22-027435)

5. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10452 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10453 (RZ 21-442275)

Location/s: 4651, 4671, 4691 Smith Crescent, 23301, 23321, 23361, and 23381 Gilley Road

Applicant/s: Maskeen (Hamilton) Properties Corp.

Purpose of OCP Amendment

To redesignate the subject properties from “Neighbourhood Residential” to “Mixed Use” in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map); and to amend Schedule 2.14 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (Hamilton Area Plan) to redesignate a portion of the site from “Neighbourhood

6. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10465

Location/s: 8635, 8655, 8675 and 8695 Cook Crescent, and the surplus portion of the Spires Road and Cook Crescent road allowance

Applicant/s: TopStream Management Ltd.

How to obtain further information:

• By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at https://citycouncil. richmond.ca/agendas/hearings/.

• At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning and Development Division at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing June 9, 2023 and ending June 19, 2023, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.

• By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard

• By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office.

• Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007.

• All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council.

Claudia Jesson Director, City Clerk’s

Office

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MUCH GRATITUDE TO OUR DONORS FORE HELPING US EXCEED OUR GOAL!

Thanks to our donors, Richmond Hospital Foundation raised $270,000 net and can now equip Richmond Hospital Emergency Department’s Code Blue team with critical, lifesaving equipment.

Our deepest gratitude to all golfers, community leaders, and sponsors who came together for the 2023 Richmond Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament presented by Gulf & Fraser. Their support and philanthropic leadership was an essential part of the day’s success and a reflection of how much they care about providing the best health care for our friends, family, and colleagues in Richmond.

PRESENTED BY

From left to right: Alvin Chow, Publisher, Richmond News & Vice President, National Advertising, Glacier Media Group; Edmond Siu, Community Manager Commercial, Gulf & Fraser; Natalie Meixner President & CEO Richmond Hospital Foundation; Jeff Shewfelt, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Gulf & Fraser; Joe Tan, Associate Vice President, Retail Banking, Gulf & Fraser; James Cheung, Branch Manager, Gulf & Fraser

Women’s Golf Day raises money for girls’ charities

ALAN CAMPBELL acampbell@richmond-news.com

Two very deserving charities are a little better off this week after the third annual Women’s Golf Day at Mylora Executive Golf Course in Richmond

Last week’s event founded and organized by Richmond golf coach Shayain Gus raised $2,250 for First Tee BC (specifically for the Girls Golf Programming) and Girls Who Leap, a non-profit, volunteer-run society that provides leadership and mentorship opportunities

Dozens of golfers of varying abilities enjoyed near perfect golfing conditions, as well as sponsors’ gifts and refreshments, during the nine-hole scramble, with 100 per cent of the money raised going to the aforementioned charities

“This is my gift back to the game and the community,” said Gus

“I get my family involved as volunteers, as coming from an immigrant family we never thought we were allowed on the golf course

“So I empower my mom and aunt to let them know they belong ”

Gus said that the youngest player was just 11 and the oldest was 83, adding that “the reason for doing it is to bring the community together All are welcome ” She said that anyone interested in being a sponsor at

next year’s event can reach her via Instagram at @coachshayain

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The third annual Women’s Golf Day at Mylora Golf Course in Richmond raised more than $2,000 for girls’ charities

City’s oldest philanthropic duo walking to fundraise for famine

VIKKI HUI vhui@richmond-news com

A dynamic duo of senior philanthropists, who’ve been friends for more than two decades, will be walking once again to fundraise for Oxfam Canada this week

Carol Rennie, a retired educator in her late 70s, first met Orval Chapman about 20 years ago when she went to check out local volunteer opportunities.

Chapman,anonagenarianandretiredteacher, founded the Richmond Oxfam Committee in the early 1970s. In the early 2000s, he was looking for more volunteers to join his team

“Orval followed up with me and invited me to a meeting, and, well, I guess the rest is history,” recalled Rennie.

Visceral images of the Nigerian civil war plastered all over newspapers during the late 1960s had left an impression on both Chapman and Rennie and eventually brought them together on a philanthropic journey

“I’ll never forget those pictures of… those starving children from Biafra,” said Rennie In fact, Chapman was inspired to start the Richmond chapter of Oxfam when he met a representative while attending a food drive to be airdropped to areas in need

“I’m a Christian. We’re supposed to love our neighbour,” said Chapman His reluctance to

see people suffer has been the main motivation for him throughout the years

While Rennie doesn’t consider herself to be a believer, she shares the same conviction to help people who are less fortunate

The committee has remained small but mighty since its first meeting at the Richmond Presbyterian Church five decades ago

Nowadays, Chapman and Rennie are the two main forces behind all fundraising activities They have managed to raise more than $57,000 over the years, including more than $10,000 from last year’s walkathon.

Mutual respect secret to a long friendship

Chapman and Rennie have dedicated themselves to helping many international causes over the years with initiatives such as walkathons, mail collection, musical evenings and dinners. They also never hesitated to pitch in for local causes

“Orval and I are both interested in social justice issues overall,” Rennie told the Richmond News,adding thetwohavespokenagainst the Site C dam as well as in support of feminist issues.

One of their most vivid memories is participating in the Salmon Festival parade with children dressed up as vegetables to raise awareness about food insecurity

The two have had their fair share of conflict, such as a disagreement over whether they should be spending money on printing posters, as well as sometimes spurred on by their “polar-opposite” personalities However, their mutual admiration has been integral to the long-standing partnership.

Chapman’s perseverance has also inspired Rennie He fell ill after surviving a serious accident, but he never gave up on his philanthropic pursuits

“I wasn’t sure if he would ever be able to resume the same level of activities that we did before AndIguessinaway,he’sjustnotquite (at) the same level, but he’s certainly persevered,” said Rennie.

As for Rennie, Chapman also speaks highly

of her

“Carol’s easy to get along with We might not agree on everything, but she’s been so helpful,” he said, adding Rennie has been integral in coming up with fundraising ideas and incorporating technology into their work

Until recently, Chapman would write donation appeal letters by hand and get them photocopied near his house Now, Rennie helps him type out the letters, which helps reduce the physical and financial pressure on him

“You were saying how much you liked me,” said Rennie, when Chapman lost his train of thought, to which Chapman said, “Very much!”

Hoping to reach $15,000 this year

The duo will be embarking on the annual Richmond walkathon on Saturday, June 17 to support Oxfam Canada’s hunger and famine fund The walkathon started around 2009 and a virtual component was added during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, their goal is to raise $15,000

Anyone wishing to join Chapman and Rennie on the walkathon by walking, riding or running can contact Chapman at 604-278-2543

To donate, visit the Richmond walkathon page on Oxfam Canada’s website at Fundraise oxfam ca/diy/-richmond-walkathon

Orval Chapman and Carol Rennie’s philanthropic friendship started two decades ago Vikki Hui photo

Hospital Foundation golf event raises $270,000

ALAN CAMPBELL

acampbell@richmond-news com

An incredible $270,000 was raised for the Richmond Hospital Foundation at its annual golf tournament and dinner at Richmond Golf and Country Club

Fighting a freakish gale-force wind, a packed golf course enjoyed otherwise glorious playing conditions, with every hole bedecked with a sponsor

The event, presented for the first time by

Gulf & Fraser, is one of the foundation’s signature fundraisers

Once all the golf was played, an evening reception on the clubhouse balcony was followed by a dinner and auction, hosted by celebrity Fred Lee for more than 200 guests

The after-dinner fun included “Fund-aNeed,” which was focused on the lifesaving equipment for Richmond Hospital Emergency Department’s Code Blue Team

The players for the 2023 Richmond Hospital Foundation golf tournament

Sunscreen dispensers installed at Steveston, South Arm pools

MARIA RANTANEN

mrantanen@richmond-news com

Did you forget to take along sunscreen while going for a dip in the pool?

Well, if you’re swimming at the Steveston or South Arm outdoor pools, you are covered

The City of Richmond has partnered with Save Your Skin Foundation to install sunscreen dispensers at these two pools

Two more dispensers will be used at other

venues and events during the summer.

The dispenser has been at the Steveston Outdoor Pool since it opened on May 20, and the second one was there for swimmers when the South Arm Pool opened on June 10

“Good skincare is selfcare,” the city said on its Facebook page in the announcement about the dispensers

Outdoor pool hours can be found at Richmond ca/parks-recreation/centres/outdoor

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REMEMBRANCES

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BAKER,

Lorne

March 15, 1938 June 6, 2023

It is with much regret and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. Lorne passed away on Tuesday, June 6th, at his home in Richmond. He was born in Winnipeg, and although he missed family and friends, he loved his Vancouver. Lorne retired from C.P. Air at 65, returning to work as a purchaser for Coopers and Lybrand, a job he loved. Lorne is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia (Burns), daughter Karyn Clarkson, and son Kevin Baker. He had four grandchildren who loved their grandfather. There will be no funeral at Lorne’s request. Sleep tight, love, until we meet again. Will love you forever.

BECKETT, Wendy Margaret (nee Service)

It s wth the deepest sadness that our family announces the passng of our beautifu, tiny Mum Wendy Margaret Beckett (nee Service) Wendy was responsble for encouragng both her family and ours to make a journey by ship from England to Canada, t was August 1967 There were 9 of us, 6 adults and Mum had the 3 of us 6yrs, 3yrs and a 6 month od We left from Lverpool on a big ship and off we went There were many stories to be told throughout the voyage and since Wendy was born in London, England on Juy 5, 1938, she flew away on May 24 2023

RAND, Patricia Anne (née Rawlyk)

Our wonderful Patrica Anne Rand (née Rawlyk) passed away on January 12, 2023 at the age of 83 To say that her famly and frends wil miss her greatly is an understatement

Patrcia is survved by her husband Nel, chidren, Karla (Richard), Brad (Sue), Krsty (Andrew) and her grandchildren, Michael, Julie, Alexander (Brittan), Lam and Garrett as wel as her extended famiy and many wonderfu frends

Patrcia grew up in Winnipeg and spoke fondly of her parents Anna and Dmetro and looked up to her older siblngs Buddy, Don and Geneveve Patrcia’s energy and focus revolved around supportng and rasng her famiy and being a devoted Grama The famly thanks the amazng staff at The Peace Arch Hosptal Foundation Lodge and SMH Renal Unit

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Wendy was an incredibly ndependent woman and goa oriented She raised us in Deep Cove and we made the move to Rchmond after 6 years in The Cove

During those years she sewed most of our clothes and was a very talented seamstress As we got older she became a Coumnist for a ocal paper Mum loved to dance and in her young years was a balerna She is responsible for all three of us becoming avid readers and gardeners with a high standard of work ethc Thanks Mum She was a giver to charty and The Smle project was important to her to help chidren with cleft ips

Wendy is predeceased by both her parents George and Doris (Margaret) Service; and her brother Geoff Service who passed recently We hope they are al together now She always beieved there was more on the other side

Wendy is survived by; her sster, Lynda Reed; her brother Mchael Service and his wife Sarah; her sister-n-law Joan Servce and her three daughters; Jule Beckett, Suzanne Wasend and Louise Vela and husband Danny; her two grandsons Andrew and Mchael Wasend; and many, many neces and nephews

The relef we feel s very rea that you are now flying at wil The heartbreak is aso very real Mum, you are so missed See you on the other sde Love, love, love you

Our family woud lke to thank Christiansen Vilage and all ther wonderful staff, as well as Megan at Devln Funeral Home for their empathy and care

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